Stykkishólmur - Caves, craters and coves

Excursion

Price from

€295

Duration
7h30
Season
Available all year
Min. number
10 travellers traveller(s)
Booking code
G-STY7

Look out from atop a volcanic crater, hike stunning coastal trails, and explore underground caves. 
  • Walk around the stunning volcanic crater Saxhóll

  • Join a scenic hike in the Snæfellsjökull area and marvel at the glacier view

  • Visit Djúpalónssandur black pebble beach and the cave at the beachside

  • Take a journey underground and learn where Jules Verne found inspiration for his famous sci-fi novel


Spectacular scenes that inspired Jules Verne 

Hike to the top of beautiful Saxhóll Crater and enjoy views of the snowy peak of Snæfellsjökull. Next, discover the stunning black pebble beach, Djúpalónssandur. Take in magnificent views from the clifftop and look out for stone hut ruins on your way to a picturesque cove. Then descend 115 ft underground at Vatnshellir Cave to see amazing colours and lava formations.  

*While we're excited to share the unique flavours of this region with you, it’s important to note that allergy awareness and hygiene standards can vary widely across the world. The local community providing food for this tour may not be as familiar with allergy concerns or preparation standards as suppliers in your home country or the expert chefs onboard our ships. As a precaution, we advise anyone with a severe food allergy to contact a member of the onboard Expedition Team before booking this excursion.

Practical information

  • Included: Private coach, guide, refreshments and caving.  

  • Remarks/requirements: Approximately 3 hrs total driving time. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, warm clothing and gloves. The underground temperature is approx. 6°c. Helmets and flashlights are provided.   

  • Walking or Activity information: need distance, duration, terrain, difficulty and level of fitness required.  Involves moderate physical activity on loose gravel, mud paths and paved surfaces, including some steps and inclines. There is a 10-minute climb up to the crater and irregular steps down into the cave.   

  • Wheelchair accessible: No 

  • Language availability: English & German 

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